Mali coup
Ex-defence minister appointed Mali's transition leader
Junta leader Colonel Assimi Goita said in a televised statement that former defence minister Bah Ndaw would become transition president -- while he himself...
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Ecowas hopes for civilian-led transition govt in Mali 'in days'
President Nana Akufo-Addo, who currently chairs Ecowas, said that a mediator would travel to Bamako in a week and the 15-nation bloc wanted the process finished.
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Mali's protest leader backs civilian 'rare bird' to lead transition
Dicko, a Salafist preacher who earlier this year electrified protesters during anti-government demonstrations, told the state broadcaster late on Wednesday that Mali needed assistance and that it had nothing to gain by going behind the back of the international community.
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Ecowas agrees Mali transitional government to last a year: Nigerian presidency
The 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) held a summit on Friday to discuss Mali’s future and whether to lift sanctions on the country following last week’s ousting of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita.
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Mali junta says it has freed ousted president Keita
Keita’s whereabouts could not immediately be confirmed. His residence in Bamako appeared deserted at midday with no sign of the usual security presence outside, a local resident said, asking not to be named.
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EU freezes Mali training missions after military coup, denies responsibility
The two missions assisting Mali’s army and police are part of international efforts to stabilise Mali and extend the state’s authority, but the EU is facing questions about whether it inadvertently helped train the coup plotters.
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Mali suspended from international Francophone community over coup
Its leadership agreed the move at an extraordinary session held via videoconference, while adding that it would maintain any cooperation that would help the civilian population and a transition to democracy.
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No deal in Mali talks on return to civilian rule - negotiators
Ecowas sent a high-level delegation to Bamako on Saturday, led by former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan, to press its demands for the 'immediate return to constitutional order.'
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Thousands join Mali rally to celebrate Keita's ouster
Thousands gathered in the capital's Independence Square, the birthplace of a months-long protest movement, many of them draped in Mali's national flag and blasting on vuvuzela horns.
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Mali junta releases two officials as coup supporters plan to rally
There has been no word from President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita since Tuesday, when he dissolved parliament and then resigned after being detained at gunpoint.
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Ecowas to send envoys to Mali, stands by ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita
Rebel soldiers on Tuesday launched a mutiny in a barracks on the outskirts of Bamako, detained Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse, and declared they had taken power.
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Mali protest leader steps back as coup leaders promise election
The mutineers met Mahmoud Dicko, a Salafist preacher who electrified protesters during anti-Keita demonstrations in recent weeks that drew tens of thousands of people.
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Mali junta urges end to 'vandalism' and return to normality
Demonstrators notably torched the offices of the attorney of former justice minister Kassim Tapo.
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African Union suspends Mali's membership after coup
The suspension will last until constitutional order is restored, it said, demanding the release of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and other senior officials.
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Mutinying soldiers detain Mali president and PM, deepening crisis
Keita’s detention at his residence in southwestern Bamako followed hours of uncertainty after soldiers mutinied in the morning at the Kati military base outside Bamako and rounded up a number of senior civilian officials and military officers.
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Merkel, on first leg of Africa trip, pledges help for Mali
Germany, France & Italy have said they want to develop particularly closer relationships with Niger & Mali.
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5 Malian soldiers missing after attack claimed by Islamists
Defense ministry spokesperson Diarran Kone said five soldiers had disappeared, one other was injured.
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Two French journalists killed in Mali
Sources say the two journalists were abducted after interviewing a local official in Kidal.
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The Africa Report: 1 November
EWN’s Africa Correspondent Jean-Jacques Cornish reports on the day’s top African news.
